We Germans love our "Spaghetti Eis" — which is served in every single Italian ice-cream parlor in the country! And we believe it's Italian, ... so really, originally true Italian like the Spaghetti Pasta itself!
Well, it's actually indeed very German and hardly anybody outside of Germany really knows this ice-cream specialty invented back in 1969 in Germany (by an Italian!). In fact, there were several Italian owners of ice-cream parlors in Germany claiming to have been the first one to serve this special creation!
"Spaghetti Eis" comes on frozen whipped cream topped with a good portion of vanilla ice-cream squeezed through a potato ricer (or originally a German Spätzle press) to form the "Spaghetti". Strawberry sauce and shredded bits of white chocolate on top create the look of tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. It looks great and tastes even better! Yummy!
For the poor ones of you not living in Germany, my friend Nadia, who lives in the States now, has written up the recipe on her blog.
For everyone else living in and visiting Frankfurt, I recommend Eis Fontanella on Kaiserstrasse for any of their delicious ice-cream flavors, and of course, the original Spaghetti Eis! Or, even better: why not challenge my recommendation and Fontanella by trying Spaghetti Eis at a couple of different local Italian ice-cream parlors to form your own personal opinion on this so very German specialty!?
Find your way with 141 Insider Tips from our Local Spotters
This hidden piece of art, called "Troublemakers", by German artist Jens Andres is in front of the building of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacy...
by
"Baile Bar" in Frankfurt (which means 'home' in Irish) is a true bar. Come here with your mates, or meet new people. Great music selection, too...
by
Do you know "Struwwelpeter"? Discover this world-famous 19th-century children's book that reflects the morals of its day in the Frankfurt!
by
There is something curious and unique about the street-level S-Bahn sign in front of the Deutsche Bank headquarters in Frankfurt...
by
"Pixelstrich" is a spot on Flößerbrücke in Frankfurt: it has such perfect sunset & skyline views, it's become a meeting point for the city's photographers.
by
"Sozialmeisenbau" on Neue Altstadt in Frankfurt is a hidden birdhouse made by artist Guido Zimmermann that mirrors government-subsidized social housing!
by
"Schwanheimer Düne" is a dune in Frankfurt, a beautiful little piece of true nature, and many locals often have no idea! I enjoy coming here by ferry...
by
The "Reis Memorial" in Frankfurt is dedicated to the first words uttered on the telephone invented by Reis: "A Horse Doesn't Eat Cucumber Salad"...
by
Pizzeria Paolo is one of the Frankfurt restaurants I was close to not sharing with you. But here we go: this place makes my favorite Italian pizza...
by
The "Willemer Häuschen" in Frankfurt was the site of Göthe's meeting with Marianne Willemer which sparked a famous love affair...
by
141 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
✓ 0 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
✓ 141 Insider Tips